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Embedded engineering roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Computer Systems Analyst and Engineer categories, giving Canadian and Mexican professionals a cap-free, lottery-free path to U.S. employment. Canadians can secure status at the border in a single day. Mexican nationals use consular processing.
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As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies, or increasing productivity in their laboratories, we are here to support them.
DESCRIPTION:
Join our collaborative R&D team as a Senior Embedded Controls Engineer, where you will design, develop, and sustain control systems focusing on embedded system firmware supporting Thermo Fisher’s cold storage and ultra-low temperature (ULT) product portfolio.
In this hands-on role, you will collaborate with other engineers and technicians to deliver high-performance, energy-efficient, and compliant cold storage solutions. You will partner closely with NPD design leadership and cross functional peers in Product Management, Product Engineering, Quality, and Regulatory to define firmware and electrical systems, maintain traceability, and ensure products meet customer, performance, and regulatory expectations throughout the product lifecycle.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Embedded Controls Development
- Develop controller firmware and HMI designs utilizing both embedded C and C++ / Qt framework for ULT freezers and cold storage platforms.
- Develop performance and qualification test methods, coordinate the implementation of experiments, and evaluate test results.
- Design electrical systems that meet customer requirements, time to market commitments and that are within the target cost of the projects.
- Create modular, scalable, and reusable solutions across multiple product platforms.
Product Development & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with refrigeration and mechanical engineering teams through all phases of the toll-gate NPD process.
- Work with contract manufacturers to prepare for product builds, and functional testing.
- Support and lead continuous improvement of the software process to produce quality embedded software for our customers.
- Support products manufactured across multiple global facilities.
- Contribute to component, sub-system, and system-level technology roadmaps.
Requirements, Compliance & Traceability
- Lead and participate in formal design reviews including module reviews, architectural reviews and software FMEA.
- Prepare and support the review and release of formal requirements, design, and qualification documentation.
- Ensure systems are designed for compliance to meet regulatory and certification requirements (e.g., UL, IEC, FDA).
People and Culture
- Engage in a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Travel: Up to 10% domestic travel.
REQUIREMENTS
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
- Master’s degree preferred.
Experience
- 5+ years of hands-on experience developing embedded control systems for electromechanical products preferred.
- 4+ years of hands-on experience developing embedded control systems for electromechanical products.
- Expertise in architecting API and microservices utilizing best design practices.
- Experience in firmware and software development for electronic controls.
- Experience analyzing empirical test data to guide design decisions.
- Familiarity with electronic analysis methodologies, associated instrumentation, and technical documentation.
- Familiarity with Lean / PPI methodologies and continuous improvement systems.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Expertise in C/C++, python, and JavaScript.
- Familiar with Yocto and platform drivers.
- Mastery of communication protocols (I2C, SPI, USB, RS232, RS485, Wi-Fi, BLE, RFID).
- Deep knowledge of embedded Linux.
- Development with IEC 60601 design practices and other electrical safety standards.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills.
- Utilization of development tools such as Confluence, Jira, Git, and Microsoft Office.
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Excellent organizational skills in a fast-paced, multi-project environment.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies, or increasing productivity in their laboratories, we are here to support them.
DESCRIPTION:
Join our collaborative R&D team as a Senior Embedded Controls Engineer, where you will design, develop, and sustain control systems focusing on embedded system firmware supporting Thermo Fisher’s cold storage and ultra-low temperature (ULT) product portfolio.
In this hands-on role, you will collaborate with other engineers and technicians to deliver high-performance, energy-efficient, and compliant cold storage solutions. You will partner closely with NPD design leadership and cross functional peers in Product Management, Product Engineering, Quality, and Regulatory to define firmware and electrical systems, maintain traceability, and ensure products meet customer, performance, and regulatory expectations throughout the product lifecycle.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Embedded Controls Development
- Develop controller firmware and HMI designs utilizing both embedded C and C++ / Qt framework for ULT freezers and cold storage platforms.
- Develop performance and qualification test methods, coordinate the implementation of experiments, and evaluate test results.
- Design electrical systems that meet customer requirements, time to market commitments and that are within the target cost of the projects.
- Create modular, scalable, and reusable solutions across multiple product platforms.
Product Development & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with refrigeration and mechanical engineering teams through all phases of the toll-gate NPD process.
- Work with contract manufacturers to prepare for product builds, and functional testing.
- Support and lead continuous improvement of the software process to produce quality embedded software for our customers.
- Support products manufactured across multiple global facilities.
- Contribute to component, sub-system, and system-level technology roadmaps.
Requirements, Compliance & Traceability
- Lead and participate in formal design reviews including module reviews, architectural reviews and software FMEA.
- Prepare and support the review and release of formal requirements, design, and qualification documentation.
- Ensure systems are designed for compliance to meet regulatory and certification requirements (e.g., UL, IEC, FDA).
People and Culture
- Engage in a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Travel: Up to 10% domestic travel.
REQUIREMENTS
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
- Master’s degree preferred.
Experience
- 5+ years of hands-on experience developing embedded control systems for electromechanical products preferred.
- 4+ years of hands-on experience developing embedded control systems for electromechanical products.
- Expertise in architecting API and microservices utilizing best design practices.
- Experience in firmware and software development for electronic controls.
- Experience analyzing empirical test data to guide design decisions.
- Familiarity with electronic analysis methodologies, associated instrumentation, and technical documentation.
- Familiarity with Lean / PPI methodologies and continuous improvement systems.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Expertise in C/C++, python, and JavaScript.
- Familiar with Yocto and platform drivers.
- Mastery of communication protocols (I2C, SPI, USB, RS232, RS485, Wi-Fi, BLE, RFID).
- Deep knowledge of embedded Linux.
- Development with IEC 60601 design practices and other electrical safety standards.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills.
- Utilization of development tools such as Confluence, Jira, Git, and Microsoft Office.
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Excellent organizational skills in a fast-paced, multi-project environment.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Embedded
Document your embedded systems specialization explicitly
TN visa officers evaluate whether your degree and job duties align with a recognized USMCA occupation. Gather transcripts, project portfolios, and employer letters that name specific embedded technologies like RTOS, firmware, or bare-metal programming rather than generic software development.
Target employers experienced with visa sponsorship
Defense contractors, automotive OEMs, and semiconductor manufacturers routinely hire embedded engineers on TN status. These employers have recent experience with work visa sponsorship, so they understand the TN process—having your employer prepare a support letter for presentation at the U.S. border or consulate—and won't confuse it with more complex visa categories, which reduces delays in the offer-to-start timeline for you.
Clarify your occupation category before applying
Embedded roles can qualify under Engineer or Computer Systems Analyst depending on how duties are framed. Confirm which category your job description supports before reaching the offer stage, since switching categories after a denial requires restarting the process entirely.
Use Migrate Mate to find TN-sponsoring embedded employers
Search Migrate Mate to identify companies actively filing TN petitions for embedded and hardware roles. This narrows your applications to employers already set up to sponsor, saving weeks you'd otherwise spend educating recruiters about TN eligibility.
Prepare your offer letter to satisfy CBP requirements
Canadian professionals entering at the border need an offer letter that states your title, duties, wage, and that the position is temporary. CBP officers adjudicate TN on the spot, so gaps or vague language in the letter are the most common cause of same-day denials.
Understand the Mexican consular timeline before accepting an offer
Mexican nationals must schedule a U.S. consular appointment, which can take several weeks depending on post availability. Build that timeline into your start date negotiation so employers aren't surprised by a gap between offer acceptance and your first day.
Embedded TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an embedded engineering role actually qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, embedded roles typically qualify under either the Engineer or Computer Systems Analyst category depending on how duties are described. The key is that the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science. Roles focused on firmware, RTOS, or hardware-software integration generally pass this test, but the offer letter and your credentials must clearly support the chosen category.
How does TN visa sponsorship for embedded roles compare to H-1B?
For embedded engineers, TN has significant structural advantages over H-1B visa. There is no annual lottery, no cap for Canadian nationals, and no lengthy USCIS petition process. Canadians can be admitted at a port of entry the same day they present their offer letter. H-1B visa requires filing months in advance, surviving a random lottery, and waiting for an October 1 start date. The tradeoff is that TN is nonimmigrant and does not directly lead to a green card.
How do I find embedded employers who are set up to sponsor TN visas?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces employers with recent visa filings who hire for technical roles, so you're not cold-applying to companies that will delay or reject your candidacy once they learn visa sponsorship is involved. Filtering by role type and visa category gets you to relevant employers faster than general job boards.
Can I switch embedded employers while on TN status?
Yes, but TN status is employer-specific, so you cannot start with a new employer before obtaining authorization for that employer. Canadians can get a new TN approved at the border when starting the new role. Mexican nationals need a new consular appointment. If you're already in the U.S., you can also file a change of employer with USCIS, though that adds processing time you should account for in your transition planning.
What documentation should I collect before pursuing TN sponsorship as an embedded professional?
You'll need official transcripts showing a qualifying degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related field, along with a detailed offer letter from your U.S. employer. If your embedded experience is the primary basis for qualification, gather reference letters that name specific technologies and project outcomes. Mexican nationals also need a valid passport with sufficient validity and any prior U.S. visa or entry documents for the consular interview.